IDEAL YEAR OF 2020

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MINNESOTA

Spirit Lake Sibley Estherville Osceola Dickinson Emmet Kossuth

SOUTH DAKOTA Sheldon Spencer Sioux Emmetsburg Primghar Algona Orange City O’Brien Clay Palo Alto THUNDERCLOUD Union

LeMars Pocahontas Humboldt Cherokee Humboldt Elk Point Plymouth Buena Vista Knox Cedar Pocahontas Dakota City Cherokee Storm Lake Center Harrinjgton WAR EAGLE Ponca TWIN LAKES Sioux City DIAMOND DICK Dixon Fort Dodge S. Sioux City Woodbury Ida Calhoun Dakota Sac City Webster Antelope Pierce Rockwell City Homer Ida Grove Sac

Pierce Wayne Neligh Thurston Wayne Pender Monona Crawford Carroll Norfolk Onawa Carroll Cuming Denison Madison Stanton GOLDENROD Little Sioux OHWAHNASEE Madison Boone Stanton West Point Burt Albion Tekamah Harrison Shelby Audubon IOWA PETAH LA SHAURO Audubon Logan Harlan Platte Colfax Dodge Washington Missouri Valley Blair Fremont Nance Columbus Schuyler Camp Cedars Fulerton Pottawattamie Atlantic Adair Camp Eagle Douglas Omaha Cass Saunders Greenfield Council Bluffs Wahoo Bellevue TRAILBLAZER NEBRASKA Papillion Camp Wa-kon-da Sarpy Montgomery Adams Union Plattsmouth Glenwood Creston Red Oak Cass Mills Corning IRON HORSE Fremont Page Taylor Ringgold BLACK HAWK Shenadoah Sidney Clarinda Mount Ayr WAGON WHEEL Bedford

MISSOURI

This guide, and all the resources within, can be found online at www.mac-bsa.org/scouting-tools/IYOS

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133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 2 2/17/20 2:31 PM Dear ,

Thank you for the important leadership you provide to the youth of the Mid-America Council, of America. Your efforts have a positive impact on the youth of our community, and your support is greatly appreciated.

Our outstanding program takes place in every corner of the Council and we provide support to all programs from the unit meetings to council camps. There are countless activities taking place all year long. Approximately 87% of our council’s operating budget is spent on program. We are incredibly fortunate to Chris Mehaffey offer opportunities that youth in other parts of the country can't Scout Executive experience, but the current model is not sustainable. Unlike the national organization to which we all pay dues when we register, our council is entirely dependent on revenue from donations, product sales, and camping fees to fund our annual operating budget.

For years, the Mid-America Council has actively sought ways to avoid charging additional fees that stay local, the kind you normally pay for in little league and other extracurricular activities. Starting with rechartering in 2021, we are changing the way we do business. With this change, future Scouts in the Brad von Gillern Council Chairman Mid-America Council will be able to enjoy the Scouting opportunities we offer to over 15,000 youth throughout the council today.

Please take the time to read through this guide to understand the changes to the popcorn sales commission in 2020 and a program support fee in 2021.

We ask for your support and that you embrace this new change and help be part of the solution to delivering great Scouting programs as we move forward into 2020. Steve Lanni Council Commissioner Thank you for your understanding and continued support of Scouting!

Yours in Scouting,

Chris, Brad & Steve

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133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 3 2/17/20 2:31 PM Strategic planning is important to an organization because it provides a sense of direction and outlines measurable goals. Strategic planning is a tool that is useful for guiding day-to-day decisions and also for evaluating progress and changing approaches when moving forward.

Vision Statement Unparalleled experiences create value, enthusiasm, robust growth and retention of program participants.

Mission Statement It is the mission of the Mid-America Council, to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout oath and law.

Mid-America Council Beliefs We believe Scouting… • Makes families stronger; families make Scouting stronger. • Provides youth a variety of experiences to learn through success and failure. • Inspires youth to live the core values of Scouting so they are able to serve as active and engaged leaders of the community. • Creates an environment that helps instill values that inspire servant leadership. • Creates values-based courageous leaders who have a life-long connection. • Is a pacesetter for youth serving organizations.

Mid-America Council Parameters • We will always seek to work within the framework of the National Organization. • We will always deliver programs that inspire and grow all youth. • We will always strive to act in the best interests of Scouting. • We will always have outdoor activities be a part of our overall program. • We will always seek to keep Scouting accessible and affordable. • We will always accept and consider feedback. • We will always be good stewards of our assets. • We will always conduct ourselves with integrity. • We will always operate as a volunteer-driven, professionally guided organization. • The safety of our youth will always be paramount.

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133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 4 2/17/20 2:31 PM Mid-America Council Strategic Plan

Strategy 1: We will effectively communicate the Scouting brand to engage our community.

1.1 On an ongoing basis, we will determine the best methods for communicating to our membership. 1.2 Create a Mid-America Council Communications Plan. 1.3 Through strategic communication, increase event attendance and revenue. 1.4 Communicate the Good News of Scouting both internally and externally.

Strategy 2: We will support our community in the transition to a program that serves the entire family.

2.1 Train 100% direct contact leaders to be fully engaged, creating in them the confidence to implement the program. 2.2 Recruit and engage a strong and diverse membership committee at the council level to embrace full family growth. 2.3 Units will show increased advancement and recognition through stronger committee relationships. 2.4 Achieve sustainable membership growth annually.

Strategy 3: We will engage our community to generate revenue making Scouting more affordable.

3.1 Execute a successful major gifts campaign. 3.2 Expand the number of special event fundraisers conducted annually.

Strategy 4: We will ensure our facilities and programs are relevant to deliver unparalleled experiences.

4.1 Assess and improve facilities to ensure they are relevant and meet the needs of the current and future programs. 4.2 Evaluate and improve our program to increase involvement in Scouting. 4.3 Create an ongoing marketing plan to connect Scouts and Scouters to programs to increase interest and involvement. 4.4 Promote facilities and programs for non-Scout use to increase the year-round usage of our facilities

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Approximately 87% of our council’s operating budget is spent on program. We are incredibly fortunate to offer opportunities that youth in other parts of the country can’t experience, but the current model is not sustainable. Unlike the national organization to which we all pay dues when we register, our council is entirely dependent on revenue from donations, product sales, and camping fees to fund our annual operating budget.

For years, the Mid-America Council has actively sought ways to avoid charging additional fees that stay local, the kind you normally pay for in little league and other extracurricular activities. Starting with rechartering in 2021, we are changing the way we do business. With this change, future Scouts in the Mid-America Council will be able to enjoy the Scouting opportunities we offer to over 15,000 youth throughout the council today.

To close part of the gap, a program support fee of $60.00 for each youth member and $14.00 for each registered adult will be implemented beginning in the 2021 recharter period. This fee is in addition to the annual registration fee. Please see the following FAQs for details.

2021 Membership Fees Overview

Youth Members Youth Members Adult Leaders & Fee Description (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, (Exploring) , Sea Scouts) Registered Volunteers National BSA Registration Fee (Program Support, IT $60 $36 $36 Resources, and Insurance Coverage Provided by National BSA) Local Program Support Fee (Mid-America Council $60 $14 $14 Programs and Support, Including the Council Insurance Fee) Total $120 $50 $50

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The 2020 Popcorn commission is increasing from an average of 35% to a flat 50% • 2020 popcorn commission will be 50% on all sales including online. • All units will participate in the Trails End reward program. • The additional commission should help you enhance unit incentives.

2021 Program Support Fee To ensure that no Scout will be denied our program due to inability to pay, we have incorporated mechanisms for members to cover this charge either with payment at the time of recharter or through product sales.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1. What will be the total cost per registered youth member? A . The total cost at the time of 2021 recharter: National: $60.00 Program Support Fee: $60.00 TOTAL: $120.00 (+$12 optional Boy’s Life subscription)

Q2. What will be the total cost per registered adult member? A . The total cost at the time of 2021 recharter: National: $36.00 Program Support Fee: $14.00 TOTAL: $50.00

Q3 . Why is this additional Program Support Fee necessary? A. It costs over $300 to keep one Scout in our program for a year. Unit dues and national registration do not support this cost. Units that sell popcorn and earn a 50% commission will come out ahead this way in the long run. Example demonstrates exact same sale with the exact same amount of youth:

2019 Popcorn Sale 2020 Popcorn Sale Difference Commission: 30-35% Commission: flat 50%

Total Sales: $6,733.00 Total Sales: $6,733.00 Number of Scouts: 13 Number of Scouts: 13 Average Sale: $517.93 Average Sale: $517.93

Commission Rate: 34% Commission Rate: 50% 16% increase Commission: $2,289.22 Commission Rate: $3,366.50 $1,077.28 Per Scout: 176.10 Per Scout: $258.97 $82.87

Charter Fee: $60.00 Charter Fee: $60 Insurance Fee: $8.00 Insurance Fee: $0.00 Program Fee: $0.00 Program Fee: $60.00 Optional Boys' Optional Boys' Life Fee: $12.00 Life Fee: $12.00 Subtotal: $80.00 Subtotal: $132.00

Commission less Commission less Youth Fees: $1,249.22 Youth Fees: $1,650.50 $401.28 Per Scout: 96.10 Per Scout: $127.97 $30.87

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Q4. Is this so the Council can make more money? No, the council is not making more money. The increase in popcorn commission and creation of the Program Support Fee is designed to be revenue neutral for the council. The overall financial impact evens out contributions for all registered members. A universal support fee will allow units to keep a higher percentage of commission off product sales. These dollars translate back to a stronger program at the unit level. We are encouraging all units to be very transparent on what it costs when new families join Scouting. Q5. How will the Program Support Fee be used? A. Our camping properties are supported as well as training and program support. The additional fees will keep camp weekend usage fees down, include council insurance fee, assist in keeping the summer camp fee comparable with other council(s) camps and return more commission back to youth and units for selling popcorn.

Q6. How will the Program Support Fee be collected? A. The program support fee will be collected at the time of recharter for 2021. It will be included in the member registration fees. A worksheet will be included in your recharter packet.

Q7. What about families in need? An additional $60 is a lot to ask. A. If a family truly cannot afford $60, the Pack, Troop, Crew or Ship can: I. Opt to pay the dues on the family’s behalf. II.Participate in council product sales or unit money earning projects to help raise the dues. III. Any family unable to pay the increased national registration fee and/or program support fee may apply for financial assistance at www.mac-bsa.org/scouting-tools/financialassistance/. No scout will be denied our program due to inability to pay.

Q8. Are we the only council with a Program Support Fee? A. Currently more than 60 councils nationwide are instituting or have already instituted a similar Program Support Fee with more nearby councils moving towards this fee in the next 12-18 months.

What scouting can cost

Joining/Fall Registration Due in November/December after Popcorn Sales* National Membership fees - $20 ($5 per month) National Membership Fee - $60 ($5 per month) Program Support Fee - $0 (waived when first joining) Program Support Fee - $60 ($5 per month) Optional Boy’s Life - $4 ($1 per month) Optional Boy's Life - $12 ($1 per month) Pack Dues - $26 (can vary depending on what is offered Pack Dues - $30 Uniform - $75 to $125 Day Camp - $80 Handbook - $15 (if not included in Pack Dues) Cub Camp (youth & adult) - $135

*Check with your unit to see how popcorn sales, camp cards, etc can lower your dues

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133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 8 2/17/20 2:31 PM funding your program The council has two board approved fundraisers: popcorn and camp cards. All other unit fundraisers must submit a unit money-earning application to the Mid-America Council (see page 11).

2020 base popcorn commission will be 50% of all sales including online. 2020 Popcorn Campaign is September 26 through November 1. All units will participate in the Trail's End reward program. The additional commission should help you enhance unit incentives.

Camp card program is March Roundtable through the end of April. Each unit will earn 50% commission for each card sold: $2.50 for each card. In addition, Scouts who sell the specified amounts can attend camp for free.

5 Steps For A Successful Popcorn Campaign 1. Establish an annual plan and budget using the Ideal of Scouting worksheet online (samples on pages 14-21). With input from your Scouts, parents, and leaders you can use this guide to write your budget.

2. Set a unit popcorn sale goal and break it down to a per-Scout-goal based on your IYOS budget.

3. Put together an exciting incentive program for your unit along with the prize program. For example, sell $100.00 and throw a pie in your leader’s face or hold a pizza party for the highest selling den or patrol!

4. Conduct a FUN unit popcorn kick-off to communicate the goals to families.

5. Utilize all sales methods available to make sure your unit and Scouts hit their goals. • Take orders • Show & sell the products • Online sales • Parents selling at work help their Scouts hit their goal • Store front sales: talk to your local businesses to see if you can sell there Camp Cards Go to camp for FREE! The Mid-America Council is offering a fundraising opportunity to help pay for camp!

Each unit will earn 50% commission for each card sold: $2.50 for each card. In addition, Scouts who sell the specified amounts can attend camp for free.

The campaign runs from March roundtable through April 30th. All unsold cards, forms and payments must be turned in by May roundtable and units must abide by the return policy. Camp incentives have no cash value; they may not be transferred to another Scout or camp. Camp incentives can only be used for Mid-America Council.

Find out more about camp cards at Note: Camp incentives are not cumulative www.mac-bsa.org/scouting-tools/campcards 9

133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 9 2/17/20 2:31 PM Unit Money-Earning Application If your pack, troop or crew is interested in doing a fundriser outside of the two Board of Directors approved fundraisers (popcorn and camp cards), please submit the Unit Money-Earning application to your District Executive no later than 14 days before the fundraising activity.

The Unit Money-Earning application can be downloaded at www.scouting.org/resources/forms.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DATE ______Received in council service center ______(Date) UNIT MONEY-EARNING APPLICATION

Applications are not required for council-coordinated money- earning projects such as popcorn sales or Scout show ticket sales. (Local council stamp) Please submit this application to your council service center at least two weeks in advance of the proposed date of your money- earning project. Read the 10 guides on the other side of this form. They will help you in answering the questions below.

■ Pack ■ Troop No. ______Chartered Organization ______■ Team ■ Crew

Community ______District ______

Submits the following plans for its money-earning project and requests permission to carry them out.

What is your unit’s money-earning plan? ______

About how much does your unit expect to earn from this project? ______How will this money be used? ______

Does your chartered organization give full approval for this plan? ______

What are the proposed dates? ______

Are tickets or a product to be sold? Please specify. ______

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Will your members be in uniform while carrying out this project? (See items 3–6 on other side.) ______

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Have you checked with neighboring units to avoid any overlapping of territory while working? ______

Is your product or service in direct conflict with that offered by local merchants? ______

Are any contracts to be signed? ______If so, by whom? ______

Give details. ______

Is your unit on the budget plan? ______How much are the dues? ______

How much does your unit have in its treasury? ______

Signed ______Signed ______

(Chartered Organization Representative) (Unit Leader)

Signed ______

(Chairman, Unit Committee) (Address of Chairman)

FOR USE OF DISTRICT OR COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE: Telephone ______

Approved by ______Date ______

Approved subject to the following conditions ______

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133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 10 2/17/20 2:31 PM PLANNING & BUDGET & PLANNING Unit Money-Earning Application

GUIDES TO UNIT MONEY-EARNING PROJECTS A unit’s money-earning methods should reflect Scouting’s basic values. Whenever your unit is planning a money-earning project, this checklist can serve as your guide. If your answer is “Yes” to all the questions that follow, it is likely the project conforms to Scouting’s standards and will be approved.

1. Do you really need a fund-raising project? 5. If a commercial product is to be sold, will it be sold on its own merits and without reference to There should be a real need for raising money the needs of Scouting? based on your unit’s program. Units should not All commercial products must sell on their own engage in money-earning projects merely because merits, not the benefit received by the Boy Scouts. someone has offered an attractive plan. Remember The principle of value received is critical in choosing that individual youth members are expected to earn what to sell. their own way. The need should be beyond normal budget items covered by dues. 6. If a commercial product is to be sold, will the fund-raising activity comply with BSA policy on 2. If any contracts are to be signed, will they be wearing the uniform? signed by an individual, without reference to the Boy Scouts of America and without binding the The official uniform is intended to be worn primarily local council, the Boy Scouts of America, or the for use in connection with Scouting activities. chartered organization? However, council executive boards may approve use of the uniform for any fund-raising activity. Typically, council popcorn sales or Scout show Before any person in your unit signs a contract, ticket sales are approved uniform fund-raisers. he must make sure the venture is legitimate and worthy. If a contract is signed, he is personally 7. Will the fund-raising project avoid soliciting responsible. He may not sign on behalf of the local money or gifts? council or the Boy Scouts of America, nor may he bind the chartered organization without its written The BSA Rules and Regulations state, “Youth authorization. If you are not sure, check with your members shall not be permitted to serve as district executive for help. solicitors of money for their chartered organizations, for the local council, or in support of other 3. Will your fund-raiser prevent promoters from organizations. Adult and youth members shall not trading on the name and goodwill of the Boy be permitted to serve as solicitors of money in Scouts of America? support of personal or unit participation in local, national, or international events.” Because of Scouting’s good reputation, customers For example: Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts and leaders rarely question the quality or price of a product. should not identify themselves as Boy Scouts/Cub The nationwide network of Scouting units must not Scouts or as a troop/pack participate in The Salvation become a beehive of commercial interest. Army’s Christmas Bell Ringing program. This would be raising money for another organization. At no 4. Will the fund-raising activity uphold the good time are units permitted to solicit contributions name of the BSA? Does it avoid games of chance, for unit programs. gambling, etc.? 8. Does the fund-raising activity avoid competition Selling raffle tickets or other games of chance is a with other units, your chartered organization, direct violation of the BSA Rules and Regulations, your local council, and the United Way? which forbid gambling. The product must not Check with your chartered organization representa- detract from the ideals and principles of the BSA. tive and your district executive to make certain that your chartered organization and the council agree on the dates and type of fund-raiser. The local council is responsible for upholding the Charter and By-laws and the Rules and Regulations of the BSA. To ensure compliance, all unit fund-raisers MUST OBTAIN WRITTEN APPROVAL from the local council NO LESS THAN 14 DAYS before the fund-raising activity.

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Camp Card Incentives Top 3 camp card sellers receive the following “VIP Package”: • One sleepover package (Scout and parent) for the Scout Night on 8/7/2020 at the Omaha Storm Chasers You ARE NEVER • Lead the Parade • Pre-Game On-Field Video Board/PA Recognition • Participation in in-between inning game • Lead Crowd in singing of 7th inning stretch OL TO • Grand Prize – Our top selling Scout will receive a $500 Gift Card! TOO D SET Weekly drawings (March 6-April 24): Please fill out and submit the below “On my Honor” form each time a Scout sells 25 Camp Cards. Weekly drawings will take place during the sale. Winners will receive a gift card of $20. Scouts that sell 25 cards must submit their entry forms by Friday NOON of each week of the sale. Prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the sale once unit accounts are settled and verified. A Goal. Camp Amikaro (Cub & Webelos Resident Camp) Discounts 2020: • NEW Discounts Available! • $5 per Scout who sold popcorn in fall 2019 and/or camp cards in 2020 • $5 off per Scout AND adult whose family contributes to the Investment in Character Campaign • $5 off per adult who ompletesc training for their primary BSA registered position • 1 free leader per 8 youth. Must be on the same registration to receive discount

Camp Ambassador program: Give Cub camping presentations to 5 Packs or Dens and receive 1 FREE youth or adult to be used towards any Cub camp experience or Jubilee 2020. Give 5 more presentations (for a total of 10) and receive another FREE youth or adult. Contact Sarah Wisecup to sign up and get more info at [email protected].

NEW 2020 Camp Cedars Incentives: • $10 off per Scout who sold popcorn fall 2019 and/or Camp Cards in 2020 with the Mid-America Council • $10 off per Scout whose family contributes to the Investment in Character Campaign in 2020 • $5 off per adult whose family ontributesc to the Investment in Character Campaign in 2020 • $5 off per adult who ompletesc training per their primary BSA registered position. (MAC adults only)

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133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 12 2/17/20 2:31 PM You ARE NEVER TOO OLD TO SET A Goal.

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133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 13 2/17/20 2:31 PM Unit Ideal Year of Scouting Sample Pack Calendar

2020-2021 Pack 287 PROGRAM CALENDAR August September Date Activities Time Location Date Activities Time Location 8/18 Sign-Up Night 6:30 PM Elementary School 9/18 Pack Meeting 7:00 PM Elementary School 9/22 Den Meeting 7:00 PM Fire House 9/27 Popcorn Blitz 2:00 PM Elementary School

1/0 0 1/0 0

October November Date Activities Time Location Date Activities Time Location 10/2 Pack Meeting 7:00 PM Elementary School 11/3 Den Meeting 7:00 PM Fire House 10/6 Den Meetings 7:00 PM Fire House 11/6 Pack Meeting (Pot Luck) 2:00 PM Elementary School 10/20 Den Meetings 7:00 PM Fire House 11/17 Den Meeting 7:00 PM Fire House 10/26 Popcorn Turn-in 7:00 PM Elementary School

1/0 0 1/0 0

December January Date Activities Time Location Date Activities Time Location 12/1 Den Meeting 7:00 PM Fire House 1/5 Den Meeting 7:00 PM Fire House 12/4 Pack Meeting 7:00 PM Elementary School 1/10 Gutter Pack Mtg 7:00 PM Elementary School 12/17 Den Meeting 7:00 PM Fire House 12/20 Christmas Party 7:00 PM Elementary School 1/0 0 1/0 0

February March Date Activities Time Location Date Activities Time Location 2/2 Den Meeting 7:00 PM Fire House 3/2 Den Meeting 7:00 PM Fire House 2/5 Pack Meeting 7:00 PM Elementary School Pack Meeting 7:00 PM Elementary School 2/16 Den Meeting 7:00 PM Fire House 3/16 Den Meeting 7:00 PM Fire House 2/21 Blue & Gold 5:00 PM Elementary School 3/28 2:00 PM Elementary School

1/0 0 1/0 0

April May Date Activities Time Location Date Activities Time Location 4/1 Pack Meeting 7:00 PM Elementary School 5/4 Den Meeting 7:00 PM Fire House 4/6 Den Meeting 7:00 PM Fire House 5/7 Pack Meeting 7:00 PM Elementary School 4/18 Scouting for Food 2:00 PM Elementary School 5/9 Family Weekend LSSR 4:00 PM LSSR 4/20 Den Meeting 7:00 PM Fire House

1/0 0

June July Date Activities Time Location Date Activities Time Location 6/13 County Fair Booth 9:00 AM Fairgrounds 7/25 Parade 8:00 AM Main Street 6/26 Cub Resident Camp 11:00 AM LSSR 7/30 Pool Party 2:00 PM City Pool

1/0 0 1/0 0

Cubmaster: Phone: E-Mail Address

Chair: Phone: E-Mail Address New Member Coordinator: Phone: E-Mail Address

Website: Facebook: www.mac-bsa.org District: IRON HORSE

For a fillable document, please visit www.mac-bsa.org/scouting-tools/IYOS. Please submit calendars & budgets to your District Executive by June 30.

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133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 14 2/17/20 2:31 PM PLANNING & BUDGET & PLANNING Unit Ideal Year of Scouting Sample Troop Calendar

2020-2021 TROOP 111 PROGRAM CALENDAR August September Date Activities Time Location Date Activities Time Location 8/4 Mtg-Totin' Chip 9/8 Sustainability MB 8/11 Fi remanship MB 9/15 Storm Chasers Game 8/16 Indian Caves Campout 9/20 Little Sioux Campout 8/18 Fi reman's Chit 9/22 Speaker NRD 8/25 Fire Building 9/29 Court of Honor 1/0 0 1/0 0

October November Date Activities Time Location Date Activities Time Location 10/6 Dutch Oven Cooking 11/3 Knots & Lashings 10/11 Eagle Campout 11/10 Orienteering Review 10/18 Cooking Safety 11/15 Mahoney Campout 10/20 Nutrition 11/17 Camp Gadgets 10/27 Troop Cookbook 11/24 Not Determined 1/0 0 1/0 0

December January Date Activities Time Location Date Activities Time Location 12/1 Troop Night at the Movies 1/5 Guest Speaker Police Dept 12/8 Court of Honor 1/12 Cold Weather Camping 12/22 Card & Board Games 1/17 Winter 12/29 No Meeting 1/19 COPE activity 1/0 0 1/26 Mahoney Sledding 1/0 0 1/0 0

February March Date Activities Time Location Date Activities Time Location 2/2 Sports Merit Badge 3/2 Personal Budgets 2/9 Church Service Project 3/9 School Service Project 2/16 Fitness Speaker 3/16 New Scout Orientation 2/21 YMCA Campout 3/21 Camp Eagle Campout 2/23 Blue & Gold Support 3/23 Court of Honor 1/0 0 1/0 0

April May Date Activities Time Location Date Activities Time Location 1/4 Hiking Basics 1/0 First Aid Skills 4/11 Scouting For Food 5/11 Health Professional Speaker 4/20 Leader Training 5/18 CPR & EpiPen Training 4/25 Spring Camporee 5/25 PreSummer Camp review 4/27 Fontenelle Forest Hike 1/0 0 1/0 0 1/0 0

June July Date Activities Time Location Date Activities Time Location 6/1 Public Speaking 7/6 Water Safety 6/8 Summer Camp Cedars 7/13 Canoeing Basics 6/15 Not Determined 7/18 Niobrara River Trip 6/22 Court of Honor 7/20 Troop Pool Party 6/29 Not Determined 7/27 Lake Zorinski Bike Ride 1/0 0 1/0 0

Cubmaster: Phone: E-Mail Address

Chair: Phone: E-Mail Address New Member Coordinator: Phone: E-Mail Address

Website: Facebook: www.mac-bsa.org District: IRON HORSE

For a fillable document, please visit www.mac-bsa.org/scouting-tools/IYOS. Please submit calendars & budgets to your District Executive by June 30.

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133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 15 2/17/20 2:31 PM Unit Ideal Year of Scouting Sample Budget Planner

PACK 287 BUDGET (2020-2021) District (select for dropdown) TWIN LAKES ONLY ENTER DATA IN HIGHLIGHTED SPACES Unit Type PACK 1. Enter Information in the yellow highlighed portions Unit # 287 2. Enter your number of scouts & adults, and unit commission. # Adults 12 Number of Youth 25 Unit Commission % 50%

August Attendance Unit Budget Review Date Activities Cost Estimate Actual Difference Date Notes 8/18 Sign-Up Night $0.00 21 $ - 25 $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - Monthly Program Totals: $0.00 $ - $ - $ -

September Attendance Unit Budget Review Date Activities Cost Estimate Actual Difference Date Notes 9/18 Pack Meeting $2.00 20 $ 40.00 21 $ 42.00 $ 2.00 9/22 Den Meeting $2.00 20 $ 40.00 23 $ 46.00 $ 6.00 9/27 Popcorn Blitz $5.00 25 $ 125.00 18 $ 90.00 $ (35.00) 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - Monthly Program Totals: $9.00 $ 165.00 $ 136.00 $ (29.00)

October Attendance Unit Budget Review Date Activities Cost Estimate Actual Difference Date Notes 10/2 Pack Meeting $2.00 20 $ 40.00 28 $ 56.00 $ 16.00 10/6 Den Meetings $0.00 20 $ - 19 $ - $ - 10/20 Den Meetings $2.00 20 $ 40.00 20 $ 40.00 $ - 10/26 Popcorn Turn-in $0.00 20 $ - 21 $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - Monthly Program Totals: $4.00 $ 40.00 $ 40.00 $ -

November Attendance Unit Budget Review Date Activities Cost Estimate Actual Difference Date Notes 11/3 Den Meeting $2.00 20 $ 40.00 18 $ 36.00 $ (4.00) 11/6 Pack Meeting (Pot Luck) $0.00 20 $ - 20 $ - $ - 11/17 Den Meeting $0.00 20 $ - 25 $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - Monthly Program Totals: $2.00 $ - $ - $ -

December Attendance Unit Budget Review Date Activities Cost Estimate Actual Difference Date Notes 12/1 Den Meeting $0.00 20 $ - 21 $ - $ - 12/4 Pack Meeting $0.00 20 $ - 19 $ - $ - 12/17 Den Meeting $2.00 20 $ 40.00 22 $ 44.00 $ 4.00 12/20 Christmas Party $5.00 25 $ 125.00 25 $ 125.00 $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - Monthly Program Totals: $7.00 $ 165.00 $ 169.00 $ 4.00

For a fillable document, please visit www.mac-bsa.org/scouting-tools/IYOS. Please submit calendars & budgets to your District Executive by June 30. 16

133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 16 2/17/20 2:31 PM PLANNING & BUDGET & PLANNING Unit Ideal Year of Scouting Sample Budget Planner

PACK 287 BUDGET (2020-2021) District (select for dropdown) TWIN LAKES ONLY ENTER DATA IN HIGHLIGHTED SPACES Unit Type PACK 1. Enter Information in the yellow highlighed portions Unit # 287 2. Enter your number of scouts & adults, and unit commission. # Adults 12 Number of Youth 25 Unit Commission % 50%

January Attendance Unit Budget Review Date Activities Cost Estimate Actual Difference Date Notes 1/5 Den Meeting $0.00 20 $ - $ - $ - 1/10 Rain Gutter Pack Mtg $2.00 25 $ 50.00 $ - $ (50.00) 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - Monthly Program Totals: $2.00 $ 50.00 $ - $ (50.00)

February Attendance Unit Budget Review Date Activities Cost Estimate Actual Difference Date Notes 2/2 Den Meeting $2.00 20 $ 40.00 $ - $ (40.00) 2/5 Pack Meeting $0.00 20 $ - $ - $ - 2/16 Den Meeting $0.00 20 $ - $ - $ - 2/21 Blue & Gold $3.00 25 $ 75.00 $ - $ (75.00) 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - Monthly Program Totals: $5.00 $ 75.00 $ - $ (75.00)

March Attendance Unit Budget Review Date Activities Cost Estimate Actual Difference Date Notes 3/2 Den Meeting $2.00 20 $ 40.00 $ - $ (40.00) 1/0 Pack Meeting $2.00 20 $ 40.00 $ - $ (40.00) 3/16 Den Meeting $0.00 20 $ - $ - $ - 3/28 Pinewood Derby $5.00 28 $ 140.00 $ - $ (140.00) 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - Monthly Program Totals: $9.00 $ 180.00 $ - $ (180.00)

April Attendance Unit Budget Review Date Activities Cost Estimate Actual Difference Date Notes 4/1 Pack Meeting $2.00 20 $ 40.00 $ - $ (40.00) 4/6 Den Meeting $2.00 20 $ 40.00 $ - $ (40.00) 4/18 Scouting for Food $0.00 25 $ - $ - $ - 4/20 Den Meeting $2.00 20 $ 40.00 $ - $ (40.00) 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - Monthly Program Totals: $6.00 $ 80.00 $ - $ (80.00)

May Attendance Unit Budget Review Date Activities Cost Estimate Actual Difference Date Notes 5/4 Den Meeting $2.00 20 $ 40.00 $ - $ (40.00) 5/7 Pack Meeting $0.00 20 $ - $ - $ - 5/9 Family Weekend LSSR $40.00 10 $ 400.00 $ - $ (400.00) 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - Monthly Program Totals: $42.00 $ 400.00 $ - $ (400.00)

For a fillable document, please visit www.mac-bsa.org/scouting-tools/IYOS. Please submit calendars & budgets to your District Executive by June 30.

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133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 17 2/17/20 2:31 PM Unit Ideal Year of Scouting Sample Budget Planner

PACK 287 BUDGET (2020-2021) District (select for dropdown) TWIN LAKES ONLY ENTER DATA IN HIGHLIGHTED SPACES Unit Type PACK 1. Enter Information in the yellow highlighed portions Unit # 287 2. Enter your number of scouts & adults, and unit commission. # Adults 12 Number of Youth 25 Unit Commission % 50%

June Attendance Unit Budget Review Date Activities Cost Estimate Actual Difference Date Notes 6/13 County Fair Booth $0.00 20 $ - $ - $ - 6/26 Cub Resident Camp $135.00 11 $ 1,485.00 $ - $ (1,485.00) 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - Monthly Program Totals: $135.00 $ 1,485.00 -$ $ (1,485.00)

July Attendance Unit Budget Review Date Activities Cost Estimate Actual Difference Date Notes 7/25 Parade $0.00 20 $ - $ - $ - 7/30 Pool Party $5.00 18 $ 90.00 $ - $ (90.00) 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - Monthly Program Totals: $5.00 $ 90.00 -$ $ (90.00)

Registration Budget (Per Registrant) Total $60 National Youth Registration $60 Youth Council Program Fee $120 $ 3,000 Total Youth Registration Fees $36 National Adult Registration $14 Adult Council Program Fee $50 $ 600 Total Adult Registration Fees Subscribers (Qty.) $12 Boys' Life Subscriptions 48 $4,176 Total Registration Fees Unit Programming Budget (Per Youth Registrant)

$15 Advancements $12 Rank Book $10 Other Expenses

$2,730 Program Estimants

Funding Your Program Council Fundraising Opportunities Camp Card Sales (Unit Total) Unit Expense Summary 500 Est. Number of Cards Sold (Earn $2.50/Card) $4,176 Total Estimated Registration Total Estimated Unit Activity Estimated Revenue $ 1,250.00 $2,730 Costs & Expenses Popcorn Sales $200 Other Unit Expenses (Input Total) Popcorn Goal $ 13,000 $7,106 Total Unit Estimated Expenses Estimated Revenue $ 6,500 Unit Income Summary $1,250 Estimated Camp Card Revenue $6,500 Estimated Popcorn Revenue $100 Other Unit Revenue (Input Total) $7,850 Total Unit Estimated Revenue $744 Budget Surplus/Deficit

For a fillable document, please visit www.mac-bsa.org/scouting-tools/IYOS. Please submit calendars & budgets to your District Executive by June 30.

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133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 18 2/17/20 2:31 PM PLANNING & BUDGET & PLANNING Unit Ideal Year of Scouting Sample Budget Planner

TROOP 111 BUDGET (2020-2021) District (select for dropdown) IRON HORSE ONLY ENTER DATA IN HIGHLIGHTED SPACES Unit Type TROOP 1. Enter Information in the yellow highlighed portions Unit # 111 2. Enter your number of scouts & adults, and unit commission. # Adults 15 Number of Youth 58 Unit Commission % 50%

August Attendance Unit Budget Review Date Activities Cost Estimate Actual Difference Date Notes 8/4 Mtg-Totin' Chip $0.00 38 $ - 35 $ - $ - 8/11 Fi remanship MB $0.00 38 $ - 36 $ - $ - 8/16 Indian Caves Campout $15.00 30 $ 450.00 31 $ 465.00 $ 15.00 8/18 Fi reman's Chit $0.00 38 $ - 32 $ - $ - 8/25 Fire Building $0.00 38 $ - 41 $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - Monthly Program Totals: $15.00 $ 450.00 $ 465.00 $ 15.00

September Attendance Unit Budget Review Date Activities Cost Estimate Actual Difference Date Notes 9/8 Sustainability MB $0.00 38 $ - 35 $ - $ - 9/15 Storm Chasers Game $7.00 38 $ 266.00 35 $ 245.00 $ (21.00) 9/20 Little Sioux Campout $15.00 38 $ 570.00 31 $ 465.00 $ (105.00) 9/22 Speaker NRD $0.00 38 $ - 40 $ - $ - 9/29 Court of Honor $0.00 38 $ - 54 $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - Monthly Program Totals: $22.00 $ 836.00 $ 710.00 $ (126.00)

October Attendance Unit Budget Review Date Activities Cost Estimate Actual Difference Date Notes 10/6 Dutch Oven Cooking $0.00 38 $ - 41 $ - $ - 10/11 Eagle Campout $15.00 38 $ 570.00 25 $ 375.00 $ (195.00) 10/18 Cooking Safety $0.00 38 $ - 38 $ - $ - 10/20 Nutrition $0.00 38 $ - 27 $ - $ - 10/27 Troop Cookbook $0.00 38 $ - 45 $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - Monthly Program Totals: $15.00 $ 570.00 $ 375.00 $ (195.00)

November Attendance Unit Budget Review Date Activities Cost Estimate Actual Difference Date Notes 11/3 Knots & Lashings $0.00 38 $ - 37 $ - $ - 11/10 Orienteering Review $0.00 38 $ - 33 $ - $ - 11/15 Mahoney Campout $15.00 38 $ 570.00 41 $ 615.00 $ 45.00 11/17 Camp Gadgets $0.00 38 $ - 39 $ - $ - 11/24 Not Determined $0.00 38 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - Monthly Program Totals: $15.00 $ 570.00 $ 615.00 $ 45.00

December Attendance Unit Budget Review Date Activities Cost Estimate Actual Difference Date Notes 12/1 Troop Night at the Movies $9.00 38 $ 342.00 35 $ 315.00 $ (27.00) 12/8 Court of Honor $0.00 54 $ - 55 $ - $ - 12/22 Card & Board Games $0.00 38 $ - 37 $ - $ - 12/29 No Meeting $0.00 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - Monthly Program Totals: $9.00 $ - $ - $ -

For a fillable document, please visit www.mac-bsa.org/scouting-tools/IYOS. Please submit calendars & budgets to your District Executive by June 30.

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133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 19 2/17/20 2:31 PM Unit Ideal Year of Scouting Sample Budget Planner

TROOP 111 BUDGET (2020-2021) District (select for dropdown) IRON HORSE ONLY ENTER DATA IN HIGHLIGHTED SPACES Unit Type TROOP 1. Enter Information in the yellow highlighed portions Unit # 111 2. Enter your number of scouts & adults, and unit commission. # Adults 15 Number of Youth 58 Unit Commission % 50%

January Attendance Unit Budget Review Date Activities Cost Estimate Actual Difference Date Notes 1/5 Guest Speaker Police Dept $0.00 38 $ - 27 $ - $ - 1/12 Cold Weather Camping $0.00 38 $ - 44 $ - $ - 1/17 Winter Camporee $15.00 38 $ 570.00 38 $ 570.00 $ - 1/19 COPE activity $0.00 38 $ - 48 $ - $ - 1/26 Mahoney Sledding $0.00 38 $ - 50 $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - Monthly Program Totals: $15.00 $ 570.00 $ 570.00 $ -

February Attendance Unit Budget Review Date Activities Cost Estimate Actual Difference Date Notes 2/2 Sports Merit Badge $0.00 38 $ - 38 $ - $ - 2/9 Church Service Project $5.00 38 $ 190.00 31 $ 155.00 $ (35.00) 2/16 Fitness Speaker $0.00 38 $ - 33 $ - $ - 2/21 YMCA Campout $15.00 24 $ 360.00 37 $ 555.00 $ 195.00 2/23 Blue & Gold Support $0.00 38 $ - 45 $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - Monthly Program Totals: $20.00 $ 550.00 $ 710.00 $ 160.00

March Attendance Unit Budget Review Date Activities Cost Estimate Actual Difference Date Notes 3/2 Personal Budgets $0.00 38 $ - $ - $ - 3/9 School Service Project $0.00 38 $ - $ - $ - 3/16 New Scout Orientation $0.00 38 $ - $ - $ - 3/21 Camp Eagle Campout $15.00 27 $ 405.00 $ - $ (405.00) 3/23 Court of Honor $0.00 52 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - Monthly Program Totals: $15.00 $ 405.00 $ - $ (405.00)

April Attendance Unit Budget Review Date Activities Cost Estimate Actual Difference Date Notes 1/4 Hiking Basics $0.00 38 $ - $ - $ - 4/11 Scouting For Food $0.00 38 $ - $ - $ - 4/20 Leader Training $0.00 38 $ - $ - $ - 4/25 Spring Camporee $25.00 31 $ 775.00 $ - $ (775.00) 4/27 Fontenelle Forest Hike $0.00 41 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - Monthly Program Totals: $25.00 $ 775.00 $ - $ (775.00)

May Attendance Unit Budget Review Date Activities Cost Estimate Actual Difference Date Notes 5/1 First Aid Skills $0.00 38 $ - $ - $ - 5/11 Health Professional Speaker $0.00 38 $ - $ - $ - 5/18 CPR & EpiPen Training $0.00 38 $ - $ - $ - 5/25 PreSummer Camp review $0.00 38 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - Monthly Program Totals: $0.00 $ - $ - $ -

For a fillable document, please visit www.mac-bsa.org/scouting-tools/IYOS. Please submit calendars & budgets to your District Executive by June 30.

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133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 20 2/17/20 2:31 PM PLANNING & BUDGET & PLANNING Unit Ideal Year of Scouting Sample Budget Planner

TROOP 111 BUDGET (2020-2021) District (select for dropdown) IRON HORSE ONLY ENTER DATA IN HIGHLIGHTED SPACES Unit Type TROOP 1. Enter Information in the yellow highlighed portions Unit # 111 2. Enter your number of scouts & adults, and unit commission. # Adults 15 Number of Youth 58 Unit Commission % 50%

June Attendance Unit Budget Review Date Activities Cost Estimate Actual Difference Date Notes 6/1 Public Speaking $0.00 38 $ - $ - $ - 6/8 Summer Camp Cedars $320.00 21 $ 6,720.00 $ - $ (6,720.00) 6/15 Not Determined $0.00 38 $ - $ - $ - 6/22 Court of Honor $0.00 38 $ - $ - $ - 6/29 Not Determined $0.00 38 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - Monthly Program Totals: $320.00 $ 6,720.00 $ - $ (6,720.00)

July Attendance Unit Budget Review Date Activities Cost Estimate Actual Difference Date Notes 7/6 Water Safety $0.00 38 $ - $ - $ - 7/13 Canoeing Basics $0.00 38 $ - $ - $ - 7/18 Niobrara River Trip $15.00 30 $ 450.00 $ - $ (450.00) 7/20 Troop Pool Party $4.00 21 $ 84.00 $ - $ (84.00) 7/27 Lake Zorinski Bike Ride $0.00 38 $ - $ - $ - 1/0 0 $ - $ - Monthly Program Totals: $19.00 $ 534.00 $ - $ (534.00)

Registration Budget (Per Registrant) Total $60 National Youth Registration $60 Youth Council Program Fee $120 $ 6,960 Total Youth Registration Fees $36 National Adult Registration $14 Adult Council Program Fee $50 $ 750 Total Adult Registration Fees Subscribers (Qty.) $12 Boys' Life Subscriptions 48 $8,286 Total Registration Fees Unit Programming Budget (Per Youth Registrant)

$15 Advancements $12 Rank Book $10 Other Expenses

$11,980 Program Estimants

Funding Your Program Council Fundraising Opportunities Camp Card Sales (Unit Total) Unit Expense Summary 2,000 Est. Number of Cards Sold (Earn $2.50/Card) $8,286 Total Estimated Registration Total Estimated Unit Activity Estimated Revenue $ 5,000.00 $11,980 Costs & Expenses Popcorn Sales $200 Other Unit Expenses (Input Total) Popcorn Goal $ 29,000 $20,466 Total Unit Estimated Expenses Estimated Revenue $ 14,500 Unit Income Summary $5,000 $5,000 Estimated Camp Card Revenue $14,500 Estimated Popcorn Revenue $1,500 Other Unit Revenue (Input Total) $21,000 Total Unit Estimated Revenue $534 Budget Surplus/Deficit

For a fillable document, please visit www.mac-bsa.org/scouting-tools/IYOS. Please submit calendars & budgets to your District Executive by June 30. 21

133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 21 2/17/20 2:31 PM CUB SCOUTING GRADES K-5 Cub Scouting is fun for the whole family. In Scouting, boys and girls start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future selves. It's fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today- and for life.

SCOUTS BSA 11-l?YEARSOLD This is the experience for youth in the fifth grade through high school. Service, community engagement, and leadership development become increasingly important parts of the program as youth lead their own activities and work their way toward earning Scouting's highest rank, Eagle Scout.

VENTURING 14-20 YEARS OLD You love exploring your passions, making new friends, and discovering the world. You're always looking foran adventure. Rappelling a cliff. Perfecting your shot. Designing a robot. Kayaking into the sunset. Exploring your faith. Volunteering at an animal shelter. The choice is yours! Each activity provides an opportunity to shine and learn more about yourself and the world around you. Venturing is youth-led and youth-inspired. You'll acquire life skills and gain experiences that will prove to be valuable regardless of where your future takes you, all while having a blast: leadership, event-planning, organization, communication, responsibility - the list goes on!

SEA SCOUTING 14-20 YEARS OLD Sea Scouts is a specialized program, organized to address a youth members' boating skills and promote knowledge of our maritime heritage. units, called "ships;' focus on sailing and cruising either sailboats, power vessels or paddle sports. During the boating season, Sea Scouts learn to maintain and operate vessels, with a focus on learning the safe and proper methods of handling boats. Sea Scouts also learn the meaning of buoys and lights, how to take advantage of wind dan tide, and how to drop anchor or approach a dock.

EXPLORING 14- 20 YEARS OLD Exploring provides exciting activities and one-on-one mentorship for youth looking to discover their future. Whether you're a local organization looking to strengthen the community or a young person wanting to un­cover the possibilities of your future, Exploring is a great place to start.

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133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 22 2/17/20 2:31 PM Sign-up for Scouting timeline MEMBERSHIP

Last year, we branded our Scout Me In campaign! This year, thousands of those girls and countless others who are not yet involved in our life-changing program will join Scouts BSA as we invite girls and young women into Scouting's most iconic program. Scout Me In is more than just a tagline. It reinforces that the mission and core values noted in the Scout Oath and Law are important, relevant and aspirational to all youth. For them, Scout Me In is a call to action. It's an invitation to take part in the fun and adventure that will help them forge a path to their own best self - today and in the future. As always, these young people depend on amazing volunteers to deliver Scouting's promise. Thank you for fulfilling that promise in your community and for working to expand Scouting's impact as we welcome girls and young women into Scouts BSA. We ask that you continue to invite families to join Scouts BSA and encourage your friends and neighbors to volunteer so more youth can benefit from this incredible program. Whether it's through a freindly conversation, or a post on your social channels, your efforts can make a difference. Thank you again for all you do to support Scouting. Your work is valued and appreciated. Because of you, we know families throughout our communities will say, Scout Me In!

March/April/May

• Secure school directories for your schools and submit by 5/31 • Participate in elementary school principal visits with your District Executive by 5/31 • Confirm your Sign-Up Night for Scouting with elementary schools and District Executive by 5/31 • Pack Leadership meets with your District Executive to review your 2020 Membership plan by 6/30 • Pack recruits a New Member Coordinator who will work with your District Executive to coordinate the Sign-Up for Scouting campaign

June/July/August

• Confirm table at Back to School Night/Open House with elementary school and coordinate volunteers for staffing the table by 7/31 • Collect membership recruitment supplies before or at your August/September Roundtable • Submit contact information collected at Back to School Night/Open House to your District Executive within 24 hours of the event (text message/e-mail/fax) • New Member Coordinator attends Sign-Up for Scouting orientation hosted by the district • Sign-Up Night for Scouting events may occur depending on school start schedule

September/October • Sign-Up Night for Scouting events occur -all applications must be collected the night of • Submit Applications from Sign-Up Night for Scouting events • Conduct second recruitment event and invite families who were unable to attend the initial sign-up night • Follow-up with leads of youth that have shown interest in joining, but have not yet joined • Bobcats are awarded for new Scouts • Council wide on-boarding event First Camp at Little Sioux Scout Ranch on September 26 23

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133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 24 2/17/20 2:31 PM Planning a Outdoor Activity: Cub Scout events should be fun, family-oriented, and safe. When planning an outdoor activity, leaders should be mindful of Youth Protection standards, and review the BSA Guide to Safe Scouting as they prepare the event. Here are some other tips: Program • Obtain written permission (informed consent agreement—see the Cub Scout Leader Book for this form) from parents or guardians for activities that are held away from the regular den and pack meeting places. • Plan ahead to have sufficient adult supervision for the activity and in the event of an emergency. • Check out the site before the activity. Check on reservation procedures, restroom facilities, availability of adequate drinking water, and any potential hazards. • Use the buddy system. Coach the Scouts in advance on what to do if they get lost. • Carry a first-aid kit and know how to use it. Be prepared with emergency procedures written for each activity site or location. • Always leave a site in its natural condition.

For additional information on specific activities not covered in this document, refer to Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities, included in the Guide to Safe Scouting and online at http://www.scouting.org.

Troop/Crew Campout Planner

Date: ______Location: ______

Days/Weeks prior to campout Description Comments TBD • Reserve site • Get directions 4 weeks • Announce dates and location to Troop/Crew • Get general head count • Start getting adult campers 3 weeks • Handout permission slips, state costs 2 weeks • Collect permission slips and money- final head count • Gear check- patrol boxes, tents, stoves, lanterns, propane

1 week (Wed. before weekends) • Personal gear check • Distribute meal money to patrol leaders • Check meals Leaving • Head count • Inspect/verify personal gear • Assemble Troop gear-tents, stoves, water, tarps, lanterns, propane, cook utensils pots/pans, First Aid kit, medical forms Returning • Distribute food and things that need cleaning • Set-up tents

More resources/ideas are available online at: www.troopleader.org

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133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 25 2/17/20 2:31 PM Three Tiers of Adventure:

Venturing’s three levels of adventure are designed to challenge and engage crew members to experience adventure. Each level provides crew members with opportunity for leadership, personal growth, and skill development. While Tier I activities are fairly basic, they provide preparation for the greater challenges and opportunities involved in Tier II and Tier III activities. A well-balanced crew activity program will include activities and adventures in all Tiers.

Differentiating Tier II from Tier III

The fundamental difference is in the level of preparation, planning, and gathering resources to carry out the adventure. Generally, a Tier II adventure lasts from two to four days duration and a Tier III adventure lasts for four days or more. When an event of fewer than four days is considered a Tier III adventure, it should reflect these criteria:

• The planning needed to carry out a shorter event is comparable to that of a longer event • The preperation needed to implement the activity is similar to the preparation needed to implement a longer event • The opportunity to challenge the activity chair and the members of the crew is similar as to what would take place during an activity of longer duration.

While the planning tool on the previous page can be used by Venturing crews, a Venturing-specific activity planning guide and other resources, including more detailed guidelines for co-ed activities, are available at http://www.Venturing.org in the “Crew Resources” section.

Scouts BSA Outdoor Awards: National Outdoor Awards for Camping, Hiking, Aquatics, Riding, and Adventure

Now when a Scout excels in outdoor participation, there are new awards to show for it! This program, conceived by the National Camping Task Force of the BSA®, includes a series of five badges designed to recognize a Scouts BSA or Varsity Scout who has exemplary knowledge and experience in performing high-level outdoor activities.

The award consists of five emblem segments positioned around the perimeter of a beautiful center emblem. All are embroidered in full color. The segments represent five areas of emphasis: Riding, Hiking, Camping, Aquatics, and Adventure, with rigorous requirements to earn each segment. The center emblem features an outdoor scene with fleur-de-lis and the words "National Outdoor Awards."

For the complete set of requirements, visit www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/noa/

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133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 26 2/17/20 2:31 PM Cub Day Camp: The Mid-America Council offers 1-day camps, 3-day camps, 5-day camps and Twilight camps. Cub Scouts attend each day to build upon the experiences and skills they learned the day before! It's for all Cub Scouts, Tigers through Webelos. Day camps are held during the day or early evening. Campers do not stay overnight. For more information, or to register, please visit www.GoCubCamping.org. Cub Family Camp Weekends: Cub Family Weekends are a great way to introduce your Cub Scout to overnight camping. These two-day, one-night camps are open to the whole family, including younger sisters and brothers, grandparents, and even non-Scout friends! For more information, or to register, please visit www.GoCubCamping.org. COST: $15 for Cub Scouts/siblings over 5 years old; $20 for adults

2020: 2021: May 8-9; 9-10 at Little Sioux Scout Ranch May 7-8; 8-9 at Little Sioux Scout Ranch May 15-16; 16-17 at Camp Cedars May 14-15; 15-16 at Camp Cedars Oct. 30-31 Haunted Weekend Camp Cedars Oct 29-30; 30-31 Haunted Weekend Camp Cedars

Cub Resident Camp: “Camp Amikaro” Camp Amikaro is the official name for our Resident Camp at Little Sioux Scout Ranch for Cub Scouts and Webelos. Bring your den, pack, or just your Scout to Camp Amikaro for our 2020 “Dinosaur Roar” Resident Camp program. Our Cub Scouts and Webelos activity curriculum uses the latest updated Cub requirements, helping to keep parents and leaders ahead of the curve. Resident camp is for Tigers, Wolves, Bears and Webelos, giving parents and Scouts an opportunity to spend 3 days and 2 nights camping. Cub Scouts and Webelos will choose from a list of activities, some tailored to their specific age/rank, to create a personalized camp experience! Cost: Youth: $105 if paid by May 4 for June Sessions or June 1st for July Sessions; $120 if paid after May 4th for June sessions or June 1st for July sessions. $75 per den cheif. $50 per adult/leader. For more info, or to register, visit www.GoCubCamping.org 2020 2021 Session 1: June 5-7 Session 1: June 11-13 Session 2: June 12-14 Session 2: June 18-20 Session 3: June 19-21 Session 3: June 25-27 Session 4: June 26-28 Session 4: July 9-11 Session 5: July 10-12 Session 5: July 16-18 Session 6: July 17-19 Session 6: July 23-25 Webelos Resident Camp at Cedars July 24 - 26

Webelos Resident Camp is for Scouts entering the fifth grade that fall or who will be eligible to transition to Scouts BSA in 2020. This 3-day, 2-night experience will introduce thsoe Scouts and adults to the Scouts BSA program including hands-on activities for the youth and training adults!

For more info, or to register, visit www.GoCubCamping.org

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133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 27 2/17/20 2:31 PM Scouts BSA/Venturing Long-Term Camping For many Scouts, summer camp is the highlight of their year in Scouting. It provides numerous opportunities for Scouts to earn merit badges along their advancement trail in addition to many other BSA or local camp recognitions.

Scouts BSA Resident Camp: Camp Cedars Camp Cedars is home to our premiere Scouts BSA Resident Camp, which consists of 5 weeks of camp with a large variety of more than 50 merit badges and specialty programs. Camp Cedars provides Scouts the opportunity to shoot a shotgun, climb a 50-foot tower, snorkel in a heated swimming pool, ride a horse, launch a rocket, and so much more. The Kit Fox program is available for first-year Scouts who have not yet reached First Class rank. Scouts work on requirements working towards First Class rank and choose three other programs for the week. Older Scouts can choose between C.O.P.E., ATVs, cowboy action shoot, various equestrian programs, and a newer older-scout program called Operation: Eagle. There are programs for all Scouts to participate in at Camp Cedars.

Camp Cedars provides various discounts for Scouts including Camperships. 2020 Campership Request Forms are due by April 5, 2020.

All program offerings, and camp resources are available online at www.GoScoutCamping.org.

2020: Scouts Week 1: June 7-13 $340 per Scout or $310 if paid in full by May 1 Week 2: June 14-20 *Scouts will receive a FREE camp t-shirt if paid in full Week 3: June 21-27 by May 1 Week 5: July 5-11 Week 6: July 12-18 Adults 2021: $100 per weekly adult Week 1: June 13-19 $24 per daily adult Week 2: June 20-26 Week 3: June 27- July 3 Week 4: July 11-17 Week 5: July 18-24

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133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 28 2/17/20 2:31 PM Mid-America Council High Adventure Contingents:

The Mid-America Council is dedicated to providing our youth with unparalleled experiences, especially in the outdoors. The BSA operates four premiere high adventure bases: , Florida Sea Program Base, Northern Tier, and the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Throughout the four bases, there is a program opportunity available for every youth!

We are dedicated to ensuring that every youth has an opportunity to attend a BSA high adventure base. Some are provided through a “contingent” experience, which means that the trip is organized through a committee of volunteers in the Mid-America Council and may contain Scouts and adults from all over the council.

Registrations for 2021 are already open, 2022 contingents will open June 2020, and 2023 contingents will open June 2021. Most high adventure planning occurs 2 years prior to the trek. For more information, or to register, visit www.mac-bsa.org/HighAdventure.

Philmont Scout Ranch Northern Tier The Summit Florida Sea Base 2021 2021 - 2021 2022 - 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 -

OA members can attend OA high adventure programs offered at each base every summer. Treks range from 8-12 days, and the cost is reduced greatly. OA members can register individually as they will join other Arrowmen from all across the nation. More information and registration is online at adventure.oa-bsa.org.

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133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 29 2/17/20 2:31 PM Service Projects Scouting for Food Scouting for Food is an annual council-wide service project aimed at addressing the issue of hunger in our communities. Through a partnership with Tyson, Hy-Vee, the Food Bank of Siouxland, and the Food Bank for the Heartland, Scouts collected more than 289,400 food items for the 2019 year. The dates in 2020 are April 18 and 25. The dates for 2021 will be April 10 and 17.

Sticky notes will be available at your March roundtable. We encourage each Scout to collect at least 25 items of food.

Where do we take the food once it’s collected? Packs, troops and crews in the Omaha area can take their food to their local Hy-Vee for collection. Siouxland packs, troops and crews can take their food items to the Food Bank of Siouxland. In other areas, please check with your Scouting for Food chair for local food pantry or church partners.

The unit tool kit can be found here: www.mac-bsa.org/ScoutingForFood. Adopt-a-School Program The Boy Scouts of America Adopt-a-School program is a way for youth to give back to their elementary schools. Each quarter, the youth and their leaders conduct a service project benefiting their school. These projects are based on the needs of the school, which may consist of grounds beautification, building improvements, teacher appreciation, clean-up before or after school events, and help during festivals/ carnivals.

Other Ideas for Service Projects Remember to check with your unit’s chartered organization to see if they have any projects. • Place American flags on gravesites for Memorial Day • Assist agencies that provide food to those in need • Participate in caroling at a nursing home • Adopt-a-park • Send cards to servicemen and spouse • Plant trees

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133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 30 2/17/20 2:31 PM How to Log Your Service Hours

Log your scouts’ service hours at https://servicehours.scouting.org

First-Time Users – Log In What you will need:

• Your unit ID (5 to 11 digits) • Your unit number (4 digits, no letters – ex. Pack 62 = 0062)

If you do not have this information, call your District Executive or council office and they can supply your unit ID.

To register on the site:

1. Place your cursor over the words New Users Click Here and click the left mouse button.

2. Click I agree at the Confidentiality Statement window. If you disagree, you will not be allowed to enter information into the site.

3. Use the unit ID (5 to 11 digit number) and local unit number (4 digit number) you received from the council to fill in the three fields on the user profile page. In the second field, select the type of unit you are registering. If you have not received your unit’s ID number or local unit number, call your local council office or DE. If you are a volunteer for several units, each unit will have a separate ID and local unit number. (Keep this information somewhere where you can find it, because you will need it to change your user name or password.) TIP: If your unit number has less than four digits, add zeros in front of the number so that you have 4 digits (example: Unit 12 = 0012).

4. Enter your name, address, city, state, zip code, e-mail address.

5. Type in a user name of your choice. If the user name you typed in is already in use, you will be asked to select another user name.

6. Type in and verify your password. This can be anything you choose between 6 and 10 characters.

7. Click Register. The Home page of the data collection site appears.

If you have problems logging in, contact your local council office or DE to verify your unit ID.

Returning Users – Log In Type the user name and password that you created when you registered at the site.

• If you forgot your password, see the next section titled Forgotten Passwords.

• If you forgot your user name, you will need to contact your DE or council office so that they can give you the user name you registered.

• If you have problems logging in, contact your council office or your DE to verify your unit ID.

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133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 31 2/17/20 2:31 PM Youth Protection Training The Mid-America Council, Boy Scouts of America is committed to protecting our youth members. Youth Protection training is required and: - Educates Scouting members to protect youth - Strengthens policies to increase protection - Encourages Scouts to report improper behavior - Swiftly removes and reports alleged offenders Take Youth Protection Training Online Take YPT online at www.My.Scouting.org: 1. Log on to My.Scouting.org and create an account 2. From the My.Scouting.org portal, click on E-Learning and take the Youth Protection Training. 3. Upon completion, you may print a certificate of completion to submit with a volunteer application. 4. When you receive this membership card, log into My.Scouting.org, and update your profile with your member ID number. This will link your Youth Protection training records and all training records with your BSA membership. 5. Retake every two years. 6. Must have current YPT training to attend summer camp. Mandatory Report of Child Abuse All persons involved in Scouting shall report to local authorities any good faith suspicion or belief that any child is or has been physically or sexually abused, physically or emotionally neglected, exposed to any form of violence or threat, exposed to any form of sexual exploitation including the possession, manufacture or distribution of child pornography, online solicitation, enticement or showing of obscene material. No person may abdicate this reporting responsibility to any other person.

Notify our Scout Executive at 402.431.9272 of this report, or of any violation of BSA’S Youth Protection policies, so that he may take appropriate action for the safety of our Scouts, make appropriate notifications and follow- up with investigating agencies. Use the following to report child abuse or neglect in your area: Iowa • (800) 362-2178 • http://www.dhs.iowa.gov/ Nebraska • (800) 652-1999 • http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/cha/chaindex.htm South Dakota • (800) 422-4453 • http://dss.sd.gov/cps/protective/reporting.asp How often do I need to take trainings? • Youth Protection – every two years (must be current at time of registration/recharter) • National Camping School – good for five camping seasons • Safe Swim Defense – every two years • Paddle Craft Safety – every three years • Aquatics Supervision/Swimming and Water Rescue – every three years • BSA Lifeguard – every three years • Accreditation training – every two years • Lead Climbing Instructor – every five years • Climbing Instructor – every two years • COPE/Climbing Inspector – every two years • Safety Afloat – every two years • Chain Saw Safety – every two years • Trainer’s EDGE – one time • Hazardous Weather – every two years • Physical Wellness – every two years • Climb On Safely – every two years • Trek Safely – every two years 32

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volunteer leadership volunteer

What Makes A Leader?

Cubmaster, Asst Cubmaster: YPT*, Hazardous Weather AND Leader Specific* Den Leaders, Asst Den Leaders: YPT*, Hazardous Weather AND Leader Specific* Pack Trainer:Cubmaster, YPT*, Hazardous Asst Cubmaster Weather AND: YPT* Leader AND Specific*Leader Specific* CommitteeDen Member:Leaders, YPT*, Asst Hazardous Den Leaders Weather: YPT* AND AND Leader Leader Specific* Specific* CommitteePack Chair: Trainer YPT*,: YPT* Hazardous AND Leader Weather Specific* AND Leader Specific* Chartered Organization Rep: YPT*, Hazardous Weather AND Leader Specific* Committee Member: YPT* AND Leader Specific* • 1 of the above leaders must have BALOO training and be present at all campoutsCommittee Chair: YPT* AND Leader Specific* Chartered Organization Rep: YPT* AND Leader Specific Scoutmaster, Asst Scoutmaster: YPT*, Hazardous Weather AND Leader Specific AND IntroScoutmaster to Outdoor Leader, Asst SkillsScoutmaster (IOLS) : YPT* AND Leader Specific AND LeaderIntro of 11-Year-Old to Outdoor Scouts Leader (LDS): Skills YPT*, Hazardous Weather AND Leader Specific AND Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) YPT* AND Leader Specific CommitteeLeader Member: of 11- YPT*,Year Hazardous-Old Scouts Weather (LDS) AND: Leader Specific* CommitteeAND Intro Chair: to YPT*, Outdoor Hazardous Leader Weather Skills AND Leader Specific* CharteredCommittee Organization Member Rep: YPT*,: YPT* Hazardous AND Leader Weather Specific* AND Leader Specific* Committee Chair: YPT* AND Leader Specific* Chartered Organization Rep: YPT* AND Leader Specific Crew Advisor, Crew Assoc Advisor: YPT*, Hazardous Weather AND Leader Specific* CommitteeVarsity Member: Coach, YPT*, Asst Hazardous Varsity WeatherCoach: ANDYPT* Leader AND Leader Specific* Specific Committee Chair: YPT*, Hazardous Weather AND Leader Specific* AND Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills Chartered Organization Rep: YPT*, Hazardous Weather AND Leader Specific* Committee Member: YPT* AND Leader Specific* Committee Chair: YPT* AND Leader Specific* Chartered Organization Rep: YPT* AND Leader Specific Skipper: YPT*, Hazardous Weather AND Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic Training Mate: YPT*,Crew Hazardous Advisor, Weather Crew Assoc AND Sea Advisor Scout Adult: Venturing Leader BasicYPT* TrainingAND Ship CommitteeLeader Specific* Chairman: YPT*, Hazardous Weather AND Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic Training Venturing YPT* AND Leader Specific* Ship Committee:Committee YPT*, Member Hazardous: Weather AND Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic TrainingCommittee Chair: Venturing YPT* AND Leader Specific* CharteredChartered Organization Organization Rep: YPT*, Rep Hazardous: Venturing Weather YPT* AND AND Sea Leader Scout Adult Leader BasicSpecific Training

The guide was designed to show you what trainings are needed to be considered a “Trained Leader” for your position.*YPT Youth (Youth Protection Protection Training Training) is andnow many required Leader for Specific any registered training courses adult leader.are available You can in the also BSA keep Online track of your units trainingLearning records Center atat my.scouting.org my.scouting.org. Cubmasters, Scoutmasters and Committee Chairs can see their entire unit training records on the new BSA website my.scouting.org

BALOO and IOLS are in person trainings and upcoming trainings are on the council calendar. *YPT (Youth Protection Training) and many Leader Specific training courses are available in the BSA Online. Learning Center at my.scouting.org 33

133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 33 2/17/20 2:31 PM Other Trainings National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) NYLT challenges each participant’s mental, physical, and emotional condition. Participants who come to the course are assigned at random to patrols to work together. As a patrol, they will cook, attend presentations, and function together with spirit and teamwork. NYLT gives participants the confidence, knowledge, and leadership skills to run their unit’s program. NYLT is designed to be for youth currently in leadership positions in their Troop or Crew, or those who may be in the near future. June 7 - 13 at Little Sioux Scout Ranch July 26 - August 1 at Camp Cedars

Wood Badge - All NEW 5-day course! is an adult training where you work with others to learn and practice leadership skills (as a member of a successful working team) and live the values of Scouting. August 14-15 and September 19-20 at Camp Cedars (must attend both weekends).

Trainer’s Edge The purpose of the Trainer’s Edge course (H96) is to provide and help develop the platform skills of a trainer. Only practice can polish these skills, but this course is intended to “train the trainer” on behaviors and resources while offering hands-on experience in methods and media. This course is the required train-the-trainer course for Wood Badge and NYLT staff.

COPE and Climbing Training Level 1 Instructor - Learn how to operate the ropes course and facilitate team building activities. Options available to be trained on the tower only or to be trained for both the tower and COPE course. Level 2 Instructor - Learn how to manage the use of a tower or COPE course. Participants MUST be already trained as a Level 1 Instructor.

Shooting Sports Training The council Shooting Sports Committee offers several trainings throughout the year to those who would like to assist in shooting sports programs to Scouts at council and district level activities. Courses available include USAA Archery Level 1 Instructor, NRA Rifle Instructor, NRA Shotgun Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO), and Cub Scout BB & Archery Range Directors.

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) This one-day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for those leaders who are interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities. Completion of this course is mandatory for at least one adult on pack overnights.

For registration for all of these events, please visit: www.mac-bsa.org/calendar Several other training opportunities are offered throughout the year. Visit www.mac-bsa.org for details.

133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 34 2/17/20 2:31 PM University of Scouting What is University of Scouting? The Heartland University of Scouting is supplemental leader training at its best! It is designed to provide program ideas, resources and FUN for all Scouting volunteers. It is planned so that leaders may return year after year, earn degrees in their chosen fields and keep current on all that Scouting has to offer the youth in our communities.

In addition to the courses offered, the resource midway is open to anyone and offers Scout leaders and parents the opportunity to gather information from Scouting, community organizations, and businesses.

Scout Saturday, January 9th

Other Resources The values of Scouting make it clear that bullying cannot be tolerated. Scouting leaders have a unique opportunity to teach respect and acceptance of others. This training focuses on enabling adult leaders and parents to increase their awareness of the incidence and effects of bullying, to create an anti-bullying culture in their Scouting units, and to empower Scouts to assist those targeted by bullies wherever it occurs. Strategies for supporting the victims of bullying and for helping Scouts who bully others develop more appropriate social skills are presented as well.

Visit http://scouting.org/Training/Adult/Supplemental.aspx and scroll down to view the online PowerPoint and correlating training information document.

Check out BSA information on cyber bullying here: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/youthprotection/pdf/100-055_WB.pdf http://www.scouting.org/cyberchip.aspx

It Happened to Me (video) It Happened to Me is a video presentation produced by the Boy Scouts of America for viewing by Cub Scouts and their parents. The situations of possible peril presented in the video are intended to be ambiguous, allowing parents to be as specific as they wish in discussing personal safety rules with their children. The intent of the video is to develop communication between parent and child about personal safety decisions made by the child—but with help from parents or other trusted adults.

A Time To Tell (video) With introductions and “reality checks” by teens for teens, A Time to Tell presents a variety of situations that young people may encounter. These scenes stress the importance of the three R’s of Youth Protection: Recognize strategies and situations used by child molesters to isolate an adolescent that can lead to attempted molestation; Resist attempts of child molesters; and Report individuals who attempt to molest or who have molested in the past.

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133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 37 2/17/20 2:31 PM #ScoutmeIn JUBILEE Looking for more OCTOBER 16 - 18 adult leadership You won’t want to miss the 2020 biggest weekend in Scouting! this year? Program highlights include: Archery co BB Guns p4s Tomahawk beascout.org Chalk Ball Swing Bridge text scouts to 38470 on the Air or scan qr code AX Women of Maine RockIT Ropes Course and MORE. Register today! mac-bsa.org/jubilee

Your unit is likely already planning or involved in some of these programs. Consider using them as recruiting events because more youth involved more parents involved!

for more information contact your district leadership.

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133603 BoyScouts IYOS 2020.indd 43 2/17/20 2:31 PM Durham Scout Center 12401 West Maple Rd Omaha, NE 68164 P: 402.431.9272 F: 402.431.0444

Sioux City Scout Center 819 A Gordon Drive Sioux City, IA 51101 P: 712.255.8846 F: 712.255.9587

Gottschalk Scout Shop 12401 West Maple Rd Omaha, NE 68164 P: 402.431.0700 F: 402.431.0444

Toll free: 1-877-5BSAMAC (527-2622)

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